AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoJustice: The Caribbean Court of Justice held its first Saint Lucia sitting, hearing the Director of Public Prosecutions’ appeal against the overturning of attorney Oscar Selgado’s conviction. The case tests whether a witness statement was fairly admitted without cross-examination. Women’s Safety: Saint Lucia’s Women’s Parliamentary Caucus is calling for trauma-informed training, confidential reporting, better access to support and faster, fairer handling of domestic violence cases. Legal Aid: A commentary on the unlawful detention of two men for a combined 56 years urges Parliament to create a salaried Public Defender Unit, arguing that case-by-case legal aid leaves accused people without consistent representation. Regional Relations: Janet Caroo has been accredited as Saint Lucia’s ambassador to CARICOM as the country chairs the regional bloc. Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre also reaffirmed support for Taiwan’s membership in the United Nations. Public Inquiry: Hearings into the fatal Anse Cochon boat collision are scheduled to begin October 13 at the Parliament Building.
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